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Post by dvg on Aug 23, 2011 17:23:16 GMT -5
Not that it was ever lost in the wild or cultivation, but N. ventricosa because of its common status in cultivation is oftentimes overlooked by CP hobbyists. It is a great beginner's plant, but once the next great Nepenthes species or hybrid is added to the collection, N. ventricosa can end up at the back of the shelf, seemingly forgotten, neglected and not nearly as appreciated as when it was the fresh new face in the collection. But if seen again through fresh eyes, this species truly does produce beautiful shapely pitchers, all the way from the hour glass pinching at the waist, to the slanting arched back of the upper portion of its pitchers. I have been taking the time to get reacquainted again with this lovely species, and have really been appreciating the splendid grace that this species offers. Rather than having this Nepenthes species become only a distant memory in my rearview mirror, i have chosen instead to revisit this underrated species with a renewed interest and have found that this is once again one of my favorite specimens in my whole collection. dvg
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Post by Devon on Aug 23, 2011 17:26:11 GMT -5
Very well said, and beautiful plant.
N. ventricosa is the only Nepenthes in my collection that makes nice looking pitchers without special care.
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Post by Raymond on Aug 23, 2011 17:29:52 GMT -5
or special price ;D
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Post by nwflytrap on Aug 25, 2011 21:05:31 GMT -5
I'm quite enjoying mine along with the rafflesiana. Both are outside right now and producing their second leaves (and I hope their first pitchers). I've found a similar train of thought with my aquairums. I've grown most species of aquatic plant that are available, but some of the most common easy to grow species have stayed with me through all the time.
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Post by dvg on Aug 25, 2011 21:05:40 GMT -5
Thanks Devon, they are a wonderful species, to be sure.
dvg
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Post by dvg on Aug 25, 2011 21:09:38 GMT -5
I'm quite enjoying mine along with the rafflesiana. Both are outside right now and producing their second leaves (and I hope their first pitchers). I've found a similar train of thought with my aquairums. I've grown most species of aquatic plant that are available, but some of the most common easy to grow species have stayed with me through all the time. Raffs are another great species. How are yours doing outside for you? I suppose once they become hardened off, they'll really appreciate their Canadian summers outside. If yours puts out any pitchers for you outside, be sure to share a pic. dvg
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Post by nwflytrap on Aug 25, 2011 21:16:10 GMT -5
All the pitchers they come with died the first day I had them I kept them inside for a few days until I realised I couldn't shuffle enough light around for all the plants. They are now sitting on my front loawn under our amur maple. They get a couple of hours of morning sun, then filtered light until the afternoon, then direct light for a couple of hours, followed by a couple more of filtered from the russian olive, then shade the rest of the day. I've been misting them several times a day since our humidity has been in the 30-50% range. A couple of leaves died on the raff, but the vent has only had a bit of minor discolouration. They seem to be enjoying it. I actually have more pics of some bogs to put up and need to take more outside. Two more weeks until two of the kids are gone during the day for 5 days a week.
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Post by clarion on Jun 4, 2013 11:52:25 GMT -5
I wanna get a Ventricosa!!!!!!!!!! o_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_Oo_O
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Post by clarion on Jun 4, 2013 11:53:10 GMT -5
I like this plant so much.........
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Post by dvg on Jun 14, 2013 16:27:11 GMT -5
I like this plant so much......... Hi Clarion, N. ventricosa is often considered a gateway plant into the world of Nepenthes growing and collecting, and unfortunately is also just as often overlooked and dismissed as just that - a beginner's plant. But it does have it's own distinct subtle beauty. Here are some pics of an upper my N. ventricosa (K) from EP made after flowering recently. I can kinda see why this species has the nickname "The Condom Plant". Looks like this one was rode hard and put to bed wet. dvg
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Post by 31drew31 on Jun 15, 2013 0:29:55 GMT -5
haha! Nice pitcher dvg!
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Post by dvg on Jul 14, 2016 19:44:49 GMT -5
Ahhh, good, old ventricosa, i'll always have a soft spot for this species. N. ventricosa (K) from EP. dvg
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